Across the Wall: A Tale of the Abhorsen and Other Stories by Garth Nix

Across the Wall: A Tale of the Abhorsen and Other Stories

Abhorsen #3.5

Garth Nix

415 pages • first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction fantasy short stories young adult adventurous dark medium-paced

Description

Nicholas Sayre will do anything to get across the Wall.Thoughts of Lirael and Sam haunt his dreams, and he has come to realize that his destiny lies with them, in the Old Kingdom. But here in Ancelstierre, Nick faces an obstacle that is not entire...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,403 reviews

Moods

adventurous 94%
dark 47%
funny 47%
mysterious 47%
emotional 31%
lighthearted 26%
reflective 26%
sad 26%
hopeful 10%
tense 10%
challenging 5%
inspiring 5%

Pace

fast 44%
medium 38%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 26% | N/A: 13% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | N/A: 26% | No: 26% | Yes: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 35% | N/A: 14% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 42% | N/A: 28% | No: 14% | Yes: 14%

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